I know, your life, consists of, alot of studying, so it`s not an easy religion, but do you gather socially? I have family, but I don`t really feel fulfilled by them, I see muslims also, have alot of culture, and are together, but it`s mainly just eating together, I guess, which I like, I live in Norway, it`s not often we go out and eat even, I don`t really feel fulfilled in life, I want to be with people and eat together and have a good time, I haven`t studied much, but I`m well-known with science, and I teached myself to sing also, I workout daily also, but I just don`t feel fulfilled in life, you`re just supposed to watch tv all day here, or take walks, I feel it`s a little boring, should I convert to Judism so I get the social benefits, I`m not denying there`s a god, but I don`t really believe ether, I haven`t seen anything that makes me believe it, is it pointless for me to be Jewish, if I don`t believe in a god?

There is a lot of discussion about the awaited Jewish messiah and what will happen when he arrives.

So how will we know who and when?

The only place to look for the answer is the Hebrew bible.

First, it must  be noted the Hebrew bible never mentions "The Messiah" as a specific person who will usher in the Messianic era.

But there are many verses related to what this person will accomplish and what the world will be like when he arrives.

So basically, this messiah, or better stated, anointed one, will usher in the messianic era, as foretold in the Hebrew Bible, and to preside

over the people of Israel as their king, sitting on the throne of King David.

The successful candidate will possess attributes that must include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Be the seed (a direct descendant) of King David, through King Solomon
(e.g., 2Samuel 7:12-16)
2. Be a spiritual and political/military leader (e.g., Isaiah 2:3, 11:2-3,6; Daniel
7:14)
3. Be married and have children during his term (e.g., Ezekiel 46:16-17)



The successful candidate will be expected to complete the messianic agenda and, thereby, bring about certain conditions during his reign, though some actions will commence prior to his being identified as the Messiah. These must include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:

1. The coming of Elijah to herald the Messiah’s arrival (e.g., Malachi 3:1,23-
24[4:5-6]3)
2. Building the Third Temple in Jerusalem (e.g., Ezekiel 37:26-28)
3. In-gathering of the Jewish exiles to the Promised Land (e.g., Isaiah 11:12)
4. Reunifying Judah and Israel into one people (e.g., Ezekiel 37:22,24)
5. Establishing world peace (e.g., Isaiah 2:4)
6. Bringing about the universal knowledge of God (e.g., Isaiah 11:9)
7. Realizing the general resurrection of the dead (e.g., Daniel 12:2)



There have been many whom were thought to be the messiah, but when it was realized they did not accomplish all of what was foretold in the Hebrew bible, were dismissed as being so.

So we wait for those days when the signs of the anointed one arrives, the nations of the world will live in peace and know the One true G-d of Israel.

May it come speedily in our time.

Excerpts taken from Uri Yosef article.

Hi everyone. Please translate the following words to Hebrew for me... I don't trust google translate 

Serenity
Courage
Wisdom

So I've been thinking about converting for about a year or two now because I feel a connection to the Jewish faith and the Jewish interpretation of G-d and I want to further my connection by converting. I have a lot of questions though, some have been answered but I am still left with a lot. 

My first question is that I want to convert through the Chabad which is because I want to convert through an Orthodox manor, but is it ok to just walk in and request to speak with someone?

My second question furthers my first which is should I wear a Kippah if/when I walk into a Chabad to ask about a Rabbi to support my conversion? I know it's a sign of respect, I just don't want to offend anyone since I'm not Jewish yet.

My third question is will the Rabbi turn me away? I have heard from lots of people that very often the Rabbi will just turn me away from converting. My full reason for converting is that I feel a connection with the Jewish faith and G-d and that rather than continuing living by the laws of Noah I am ready to fully embrace the religion and even further my connection with G-d and Judaism. Will the Rabbi turn this reason down? And if he does turn that down what then? 

I have done lots of reading of Jewish books like "This Is My God" by Herman Wouk, and "To Pray As A Jew" by Hayim Donin. I've also done reading of Scriptures like a good bit of the Torah and Tanakh, along with some of the Siddur, Talmud, and Midrash. I've done research about Jewish values and practices along with Laws and Holidays. I am currently learning to read Hebrew which I can do but I'm trying to get better and be able to read it at a good pace without stuttering and having to repeat the word multiple times.

I have lots of other questions so if you are someone with lots of knowledge about Judaism and want to include a way to contact you it would mean so much, it's not necessary though.

Hello dear Jewish People. Those Seeking Truth and God. I have been to Israel and I love Hebrew people. God can be found he is wonderfull beyond words. I encourage those that Love God and seek him read the "entire Bible". The fullfillment of the Old Testament is Yeshua. He is God's Salvation and eternal life.

My experience with some men-of letters on the subject of international relations, and personal talks with people of numerous countries have given me this impression that Israel is considered almost the same as Western country by non-western people, and in that too belongs to American camp. 

Why and how this has come to be so? Is it only due to America providing weaponry to Israel, and the inclination of America towards Israel after World Trade Center attacks? 

P.S. : I don't know how my first message give you an impression of me, but to clear some of your doubts I'm not a westerner, do not belong to those 5 time praying guys, not a pseudo-Communist, and of course not an Israelite (in both sense of the word). I hope I shall be treated with respect here, and power holders shall not abuse their power.

Hi all, I want to visit my relatives in Israel.  I plan to be with them through the entire of October.
would any of you know how one can find flights from the US to Israel that don't bring me into the poorhouse?

I really would appreciate any help you can give me!
Thanks and Shalom!

I strongly condemn the decision of the authorities in Sweden to allow the burning of a Bible book in front of the Israeli embassy in the country.
The State of Israel takes very seriously this shameful decision that damages the Holy of Holies of the Jewish people.
The sacred books of all religions must be respected. (Google translate)
https://twitter.com/netanyahu/status/167...49281?s=20

Sounds bullshit to me. If you really believe your religion is the right one and other religions are heretic you don't say this. Seems religion leaders are just about power and as such make alliances against the atheists!

"Behold, days are coming, says the Lord, and I will form a covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, a new covenant. Not like the covenant that I formed with their forefathers on the day I took them by the hand to take them out of the land of Egypt, that they broke My covenant, although I was a lord over them, says the Lord.
 
For this is the covenant that I will form with the house of Israel after those days, says the Lord: I will place My law in their midst and I will inscribe it upon their hearts, and I will be their God and they shall be My people.
 
And no longer shall one teach his neighbor or [shall] one [teach] his brother, saying, "Know the Lord," for they shall all know Me from their smallest to their greatest, says the Lord, for I will forgive their iniquity and their sin I will no longer remember."

I took these verses from the Hebrew Bible and I was curious what the reaction would be if a missionary presented these verses to you.

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